Patterns are all around us, we only need to learn to see them. Highlighting these patterns can lead to striking shots.
Rock Wall, Texture, Photographer: TessaB2013
Symmetry:
Depending on the shot, symmetry can be something to go for or avoid completely. In a symmetrical shot, one side of the frame looks like a mirror image of the other.
Shade Cloth, Symetry, Photographer: TessaB2013
Texture:
Textured shots are usually 2-D but the given "texture" gives it a 3-D appearance. Texture particularly comes into use with different lighting angles.
Asphalt, Texture, Photographer: athenav2013
Depth of Feild:
The depth of field you choose on an image will drastically affect its composition. It can isolate a subject or an item from a foreground or background and shadows help create effect.
Foot in Shoe, Depth of Field, Photographer: athenav2013
Lines:
Lines are a useful element in a picture. They can draw the focus of the image to a specific point and drastically change the "feel" of the image.
Elements of Composition
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The five elements of composition:
Pattern
Symmetry
Texture
Depth of Field
Lines
Pattern:
Patterns are all around us, we only need to learn to see them. Highlighting these patterns can lead to striking shots.Symmetry:
Depending on the shot, symmetry can be something to go for or avoid completely. In a symmetrical shot, one side of the frame looks like a mirror image of the other.Texture:
Textured shots are usually 2-D but the given "texture" gives it a 3-D appearance. Texture particularly comes into use with different lighting angles.Depth of Feild:
The depth of field you choose on an image will drastically affect its composition. It can isolate a subject or an item from a foreground or background and shadows help create effect.Lines:
Lines are a useful element in a picture. They can draw the focus of the image to a specific point and drastically change the "feel" of the image.